Light rain a welcome relief after sweltering heat wave
After nearly a week of record-breaking heat, many people in the San Fernando Valley welcomed a little bit of rain.
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After nearly a week of record-breaking heat, many people in the San Fernando Valley welcomed a little bit of rain.
Heat was "likely a contributing factor" to Tim Sgrignoli's death, officials
People will need to conserve power between 3 and 10 p.m., the longest duration yet. Tina Patel reports.
Not everyone is heeding the call for power conservation.
State officials said there were no rolling blackouts in Southern California. However, there were reportedly some in the Bay Area. Tom Wait reports.
It will be the sixth-straight day that a flex alert has been issued for California. People are urged to cut down their electricity use, avoid using major appliances and turn off all unnecessary lights.
Kara Finnstrom reports from San Pedro, where thousands of participants were on hand to run in the Conquer the Bridge race, an annual event on Labor Day where people run the Vincent Thomas bridge, despite the sweltering heat.
As rain showers are expected to touch down on parts of Southern California Sunday, San Bernardino County has been issued a flash flood warning.
CBS Los Angeles reporter Jeff Nguyen provides a special report via CBS News, detailing the effects of the sweltering heat wave pounding the West Coast, causing a series of devastating wild fires.
Laurie Perez reports from Burbank, where she caught a steady stream of moviegoers enjoying the discounted ticket prices as part of National Cinema Day, with the extra benefit of escaping the sweltering heat.
Rick Montanez reports from Sylmar, one of the many regions impacted by sporadic summer weather on Saturday, with heavy rainfall and threats of severe thunderstorms - all in the midst of the worst heat wave of the year.
Jake Reiner reports from Exposition Park, where he spoke with some of the brave USC Trojan football fans tailgating ahead of their first game of the season, while just 12 miles away, UCLA Bruin fans did much of the same before their 45-17 victory.
With the heat showing no signs of slowing down, it's going to be tough for weekend warriors to stay cool at either venue.
A department of water and power worker on site told CBSLA Investigative Reporter Kristine Lazar that the outage was caused by old equipment combusting
Dr. Kimberly Petrick of Kaiser Permanente Santa Monica talked to Marci Gonzalez and Chris Holmstrom about how to stay healthy during this heat wave.
Nicole Comstock reports from La Verne, where despite the triple digit temperatures earlier in the day, residents attempted to go through their daily routines - from dining outdoors at restaurants to partaking in a high school football game.
Tena Ezzeddine reports from the Cajon Pass, where several travelers hitting the road for Labor Day Weekend are feeling the worst of the scorching heat wave.
Markina Brown provides your forecast as a sweltering heat wave settles over the Southland, while Nicole Comstock warns how warm overnight temperatures could bring additional heat-related health concerns.
Jasmine Viel highlights Joy Lamb's 1920s craftsman style home in Altadena, where she successfully made a series of upgrades to improve her energy efficiency - utilizing new windows, solar panels and insulated walls.
As Los Angeles County continues to bake in the year's worst heat wave, with numerous regions reaching triple digits on Wednesday, a series of cooling centers have opened their doors to the public. Rina Nakano reports.
Local officials are gearing up as the hottest and longest heat wave of the year is set to arrive in a few days.
The goal: to see if the street bond substance could actually lower the temperature over the course of a year.
A heat stroke is one of the most serious heat related illnesses that doctors see during the summertime and that has certainly been the case this year.
Vedder's throat was damaged while playing the Lollapalooza Paris festival, the band said
The U.K. hit its hottest day on record Tuesday afternoon with temperatures exceeding 104ºF.
Police say that the 45-year-old Long Beach man fatally shot his partner at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
The program launched on Skid Row, where requests for animal welfare checks are higher than in other parts of the city, according to the Mayor's Office, and it also targets illegal breeding and the sale of animals.
A review of historical records revealed that Maytie Raker's grave had remained unmarked for generations. She was the first person to rest at the cemetery on July 20, 1906.
Several eagles have been spotted at Jackie's Big Bear nest and now the public has to wait and see if someone takes it over.
Aerial images showed a well-involved fire at the back of a large building.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Police say that the 45-year-old Long Beach man fatally shot his partner at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
The program launched on Skid Row, where requests for animal welfare checks are higher than in other parts of the city, according to the Mayor's Office, and it also targets illegal breeding and the sale of animals.
A review of historical records revealed that Maytie Raker's grave had remained unmarked for generations. She was the first person to rest at the cemetery on July 20, 1906.
Several eagles have been spotted at Jackie's Big Bear nest and now the public has to wait and see if someone takes it over.
Police say that the 45-year-old Long Beach man fatally shot his partner at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
The program launched on Skid Row, where requests for animal welfare checks are higher than in other parts of the city, according to the Mayor's Office, and it also targets illegal breeding and the sale of animals.
A review of historical records revealed that Maytie Raker's grave had remained unmarked for generations. She was the first person to rest at the cemetery on July 20, 1906.
Several eagles have been spotted at Jackie's Big Bear nest and now the public has to wait and see if someone takes it over.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
Santa Ana police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a man on an e-bike late Monday night, leaving him hospitalized.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the suspects got away after opening fire on an officer.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Wagering on wildfires — that's what some people are doing on some prediction markets. But lawmakers say betting on a disaster crosses a line, and they're now pushing for new restrictions to stop it.
The U.S. and Iran are close to agreeing on "some sort of arrangement," Pakistan's defense minister told Bloomberg on Tuesday.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
Zach Neto had an RBI single and scored during the Angels' three-run third inning, and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Fancesco Sinatra, Pasta Sisters CEO, talks about the Saturday, Aug. 15 event, where the historic Helms campus transforms into an Italian-inspired piazza.
Zach Boetto rides a school bus with Monrovia Unified students on their first day of school.
Food Network star Jet Tila created three new dishes in a limited-time Korean Street Menu, kicking off “Habit & Co.” at the burger chain.
Brian King, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Exec. VP discusses back-to-school nicotine risks for kids.
LAUSD says it has had its campuses near the Boyle Heights disaster site environmentally tested and deep-cleaned.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
